Trick Or Treaters Brave Cold, Wind In Des Moines

DES MOINES, IA — What do you get when you cross a vampire and a dog? Why is Superman's suit so tight? What's a cheesy Halloween dance? If you answered the door Monday night to pass out treats to the little ones, you may know the answers to those riddles. If not, you'll find them below.

Monday was Beggars' Night in Des Moines and the cold and wind didn't stop many kids and their parents from dashing from house to house to grab the goodies — but chattering teeth did keep a few youngsters from following the age-old Des Moines tradition of telling a joke.

Much of the state doesn't trick or treat until Tuesday, and a few Halloween night events in Des Moines will provide one last opportunity for holiday fun. There's a Northside Trunk or Treat for elementary-aged kids from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at North High School. Further west, the family party Halloween on the Hill will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Robert Mickle Center, 1620 Pleasant St., Suite 204.

Here are a few trick or treaters Patch found on the city's northeast side Monday night.

The answers to the jokes above, in order, are:

1. A bloodhound.

2. He was wearing an S.

3. The Muenster Mash.

Patch photos, Melissa Myers